In a pivotal moment in Ahsoka Episode 7, titled “Dreams and Madness,” the Star Wars series firmly establishes its place in the galaxy’s complex timeline. Here’s when the Ahsoka series really takes place.
While we already vaguely knew where the new Star Wars Ahsoka series was located in the Star Wars timeline, episode 7 has just confirmed to us precisely where the series is placed in the universe. For those who have not yet seen this new episode, released last Wednesday, it might be time to watch it before continuing reading this article, which obviously contains spoilers.
In this episode, General Hera Syndulla, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, faces court for ignoring the rules of the New Republic in order to help Ahsoka Tano (played by Rosario Dawson) and Sabine Wren (played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo ) to reunite with an old friend and face a threatening adversary. In the midst of these events, Carson Teva (played by Paul Sun Hyung Lee), a New Republic pilot, subtly establishes Ahsoka’s timeline of events.
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Ahsoka takes place after season 3 of The Mandalorian
Carson Teva refers to the conflict on Mandalore, particularly Moff Gideon’s role as an independently acting warlord. This mention directly connects Ahsoka to the events of season 3 of The Mandalorian, where Moff Gideon played the role of central antagonist. Her disappearance on 9 ABY solidifies Ahsoka’s place in the Star Wars timeline, by situating it shortly after these events.
Previously, many fans believed that Ahsoka was set at the same time as season 3 of The Mandalorian. However, this reveal indicates that Star Wars is gradually moving forward in the post-Return of the Jedi timeline.
Ahsoka’s progression in the timeline means that characters from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels could potentially make their live-action debut. While some viewers were concerned that Episode 7 didn’t move the narrative forward in any meaningful way, this confirmation regarding the timeline ultimately has far-reaching implications for what happens next.